musical

/ˈmjuːzɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmjuːzɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmyü-zi-kəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ (ame, ipa)

musical — 形容詞

  • musicalpositive
  • more musicalcomparative
  • most musicalsuperlative

1. relating to any aspect of music, such as instruments, performance, training, or

1.形容詞A2
釋義

音樂的

與音樂有關的

relating to any aspect of music, such as instruments, performance, training, or composition — for example, a musical instrument, a musical career, or a musical festival.

例句

The Watanabe children take musical lessons every Saturday morning.

渡邊家的孩子每週六早上都上音樂課。

attributive: musical + noun (lessons)

Obi's grandmother gave him an old musical box that plays a soft tune.

Obi 的祖母送給他一個老式音樂盒，會發出柔和的旋律。

同義詞
  • instrumental

    narrower — only refers to instruments, not singing or composition

  • melodic

    focuses on the quality of having a pleasant tune, not the broader connection to music

  • harmonic

    technical; relates to the combination of notes, not general musical connection

反義詞

文法句型

musical + noun

用法筆記

Only sense that functions attributively before a noun (a musical instrument, a musical career). When used predicatively (Her voice is musical) the meaning shifts toward sense 3.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a musical at the instrument shop.
✅I bought a musical instrument at the shop.
💡'musical' as a noun means a stage show, not a thing related to music.
❌She has a very musical voice' (when you mean she can sing well).
✅She has a very musical voice
💡it is pleasant to hear.' — describing a voice as musical refers to its pleasant quality (sense 3), not musical skill.

2. having a natural ability to play, sing, or understand music, or a strong liking

2.形容詞B1
釋義

有音樂天賦

天生擅長或喜愛音樂的

having a natural ability to play, sing, or understand music, or a strong liking for music — for example, a child who quickly learns to play the piano by ear and enjoys performing.

例句

From a young age, Valentina was musical and could sing before she could talk.

Valentina 從小就很有音樂天賦，還不會說話就會唱歌了。

predicative: was + musical (describing a person)

The choir teacher said that Daichi is the most musical student she has ever taught.

合唱團老師說 Daichi 是她教過最有音樂天分的學生。

superlative: the most musical

同義詞
  • talented

    broader — can refer to any skill, not just music

  • gifted

    stronger — suggests a rare, inborn talent

  • melodic

    misleading — melodic describes sound quality, not a person's skill

反義詞
  • tone-deaf

    unable to distinguish or produce musical notes accurately

  • unmusical

    lacking skill or interest in music

文法句型

be + musical

seem + musical

very + musical

用法筆記

Describes a person's natural or cultivated quality, not a temporary state. Frequently used with be, seem, or become. The subject must be a person or a group of people (a musical family).

常見錯誤

❌He is very musical, but he has never played an instrument.
✅He is very musical
💡he plays the guitar and sings well.' — calling someone musical implies they have noticeable musical skill, not just an interest.
❌This piano is very musical.
✅This piano has a lovely tone.
💡'musical' in this sense describes a person's ability, not an object's quality.

3. having a soft, pleasing sound that is enjoyable to hear, similar to music — for

3.形容詞B2
釋義

悅耳的

像音樂般好聽的

having a soft, pleasing sound that is enjoyable to hear, similar to music — for example, a voice with a smooth flow, a gentle laugh, or the sound of wind chimes.

例句

The old clock had a musical chime that rang gently every hour.

那座老鐘每小時都會發出悅耳的報時聲。

attributive: musical + noun (chime)

Gabriel spoke in a low, musical voice that made everyone stop to listen.

Gabriel 的聲音低沉悅耳，讓每個人都停下來聆聽。

同義詞
  • melodious

    closest synonym; specifically describes a pleasant series of notes

  • harmonious

    emphasises that sounds combine well together

  • lyrical

    suggests a flowing, song-like quality, often used for voices

  • sweet-sounding

    more informal; describes a simple, gentle pleasantness

反義詞
  • harsh

    rough and unpleasant to hear

  • discordant

    lacking harmony; clashing in sound

文法句型

musical + noun (sound, voice, laugh)

be + musical

用法筆記

Typically describes sounds made by nature, objects, or voices — not usually applied to music itself (a song is melodic, not musical in this sense). Distinguish from sense 2: describes the quality of a sound, not a person's ability.

常見錯誤

❌The song was very musical.
✅The song was very melodic.
💡'musical' as a sound quality descriptor is more natural for voices or natural sounds, not for compositions.
❌He has a musical voice' (when you mean he sings well).
✅He has a musical voice
💡it is deep and pleasant to hear.' — 'musical voice' describes tone quality, not singing skill.

musical — 名詞